LaserBodySculpting(SM) has created a whole new dimension to the Canadianbeauty industry. The revolutionary new procedure has given clinic owners and operators an exciting and unique new treatment to offer their clients.

 Smartlipo(TM) works by delivering a proprietary pulsing format of laser energy thatliquefies localized deposits of fat and then is removed through a canola.  The procedure generally causes less bleeding, swelling and bruising than traditional liposuction.

Cosmetic procedures continue to increase in Canada, with a preferencetoward procedures that allow clients to resume their normal lifestyle withlittle down time.  

Smartlipo quickly and safely removes stubborn pockets of unwanted fat while tightening skin on the face, neck, arms, back, abdomen, hips, thighs and even the knees. Recently approved by Health Canada, the Smartlipo procedure is a physician-performed treatment that is performed under local anesthesia in an outpatient setting and requires minimal recovery time. 

Smartlipo(TM) is now available in select clinics across Canada.Interested consumers can visit www.cynosure.com to find the nearest clinic currently offering Smartlipo treatments.

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Would buying portable massage tables and using extra heated padding and plush blankets give the same feeling as buying stationary massage tables.

Thanks

Not all massage tables are built the same.  Personally I prefer a hydraulic table.  You never know the girth of the person who is going to be on the table.  Having a hydraulic table enables you to adjust the height of the table after the person is on it.  This will save the wear and tear on your therapists body.  It also comes in handy if you need to apply deeper pressure.  As the lower the table the easier it is to apply greater pressure.  In addition, when a person is on a hydraulic table you can elevate their head and feet easily to take the pressure off of their low back.   In a portable table you do not have this option.  Hydraulic tables also have arm extenders, and head and feet extenders.  This allows for a wider table or a longer table if needed.  Most portable to not have this option. Portable tables will get squeaky after a while they are not as sturdy.  Keys for comfort is in the padding.  At least 3″ prefer 3 1/2 to 4″ of padding for comfort.  For heating the table, make sure the heat is not directly on the table.  If the table is leather or plastic the heat will dry it out.  I like to use a lambskin in between for additional comfort or a tempurpedic  twin topper cut to size for protection.   If you are doing a detox, then an electric blanket or heating pad will not be adequate, you will need an electric ETS or Bioslim  Thermal Blanket usually has a timer and heat zones.  So the client is fully wrapped not just warmed if you are doing a wrap.

If I can further assist you please let me know.

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Mushrooming of the so called Ayurvedic massage parlors and spas sans qualified Ayurvedic therapists is posing a threat to the health of customers as well as the credibility of the Indian stream of medicine, say experts.

During the past few years, a lot of centers have sprung up offering ayurvedic massages and therapies as part of wellness treatments and they often “dilute” the treatment methods for making a quick buck, they say.

“Even though this shows the growing popularity of Ayurveda, the attempt to dilute the system for purely commercial interests will do great harm to this stream of medicine,” said Dr U Indulal, Deputy Director, Arya Vaidya Pharmacy, Coimbatore.

Echoing his view, Dr C Madhusoodanan, Chief of the Ayurveda wing at Kumaran Hospital, Chennai, said many of the centres do not even have doctors, proper facilities, medicinal oils or qualified therapists.

“This would even paint a wrong picture about this ancient system of medicine not only among the people of the country but also the foreigners who show interest in Ayurveda.”

Unlike other streams of treatment like Allopathy and Homeopathy, Ayurveda has treatments that help rejuvenation and wellness. This trait makes it vulnerable to be excessively commercialised, he said.

“To do an oil massage as per the Ayurvedic texts, we need seven therapists and a systematic method has to be adopted as per the advice of the doctor. The choice of oil, massage, preparations etc are prescribed after evaluating the condition of the patient.” 

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Question From Sandy - 

I have been a massage therapist for six years and now am creating a day spa and want to learn how to do body treatmets and then train other therapists to do them. Our location does not have a shower facility so what companies sell bulk products for body wraps, scrubs etc. and also have training videos on how to perform these treatments.

 Also do any of these companies offer organic, chemical free products?

Dear Sandy

First, you should check your state regulations to see if a massage therapist license will allow you to apply products to the body.  Not all states allow this. 

You can find products in the spa trade Products and Services Buyers Guide.  If you are an ISPA member, you may also search their data base for a supplier.

There are many companies that produce organic or all natural products.  One of my favorite companies is Hylunia.  They do not have minimum orders, mandatory start up orders or some of the requirements that larger companies have.  They also have an excellent retail line for home care.  Their products are all natural and only the finest ingredients.  When I started to use them, they came out for 2 days to train the staff and the local representative was fabulous. 

I should caution you that doing body treatments without a shower is difficult.  You did not mention if you have water in the rooms.  Removal of a scrub, with hot towels or a spray bottle is not the most effective or comfortable way.   That said, there are some treatments that can be done with these methods.

If you have never done body treatments before, you should see if your local massage school offers a spa treatment program which takes you through some of the basic body treatment procedures.  Here in Arizona the Southwest institute of the Healing Arts has  good Spa Treatment courses.  Here is the online site, and spa treatments class. I would recommend either having training through a school or through the product manufacturer or distributor as opposed to a video, because practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect and you need someone to give you follow up  and feedback on how you are doing and how it feels.  Especially when you go to remove the product, the water on the client can cool them off quickly.

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